Moyles: 'X Factor' is a pantomime

Chris Moyles has slagged off the new series of X Factor, claiming that it has turned into a pantomime.

The DJ revealed that he would never take the job of a judge on the show and argued that Sharon Osbourne's walk-off on Saturday's show was a publicity stunt.

Moyles told The Sun: "The show’s turning into a pantomime. Sharon walking out on Saturday night was just a PR stunt.

"I wouldn’t even do it for the money she’s on, but she’ll be back - she has a contract."

It was reported yesterday that the Radio 1 breakfast show host was on standby if Osbourne did decide to leave the show.